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Bleckley Middle School

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Bleckley Middle School ranks 102 nd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

102^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 83% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Bleckley Middle School is a public middle school in Cochran, Georgia, serving 554 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bleckley County School District, which is ranked 65 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bleckley Middle School consistently outperforms the Bleckley County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I compared to 51.5% for the county and 44.9% for the state. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Georgia middle schools over the past 10 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Bleckley Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4 to 13.5, lower than nearby schools like Twiggs Middle School and Dodge County Middle School.

While Bleckley Middle School has seen a significant increase in the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, from 52.05% in 2022-2023 to 65.34% in 2023-2024, the school's academic excellence, high statewide ranking, and efficient resource allocation suggest that it may be benefiting from effective teaching practices and targeted interventions. As the school continues to serve a growing population of students from diverse backgrounds, it will be important to monitor its ability to maintain its high standards and provide equitable educational opportunities for all students.

550

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,589

Per pupil spending ?

85.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

590 Ga Highway 26 E
Cochran, GA 31014

(478) 934-7270

District: Bleckley County

Students who attend Bleckley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bleckley County High School

Feeder schools for Bleckley Middle School:

Elementary:	Bleckley County Elementary School
	Bleckley County Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.5%

African American:

22.7%

Hispanic:

4.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 81st percentile in 2015 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (54% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Georgia middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg51%

Georgia avg40%

102^nd of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

65^th of 206Bleckley County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	80.1	102 of 584	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	75.1	124 of 588	78.9%	★★★★☆
2023	81.0	93 of 577	83.9%	★★★★☆
2022	78.9	100 of 567	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	78.7	87 of 542	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	83.7	80 of 559	85.7%	★★★★☆
2018	82.4	83 of 543	84.7%	★★★★☆
2017	81.1	83 of 539	84.6%	★★★★☆
2016	80.4	88 of 545	83.9%	★★★★☆
2015	77.0	102 of 537	81.0%	★★★★☆
2014	75.0	99 of 521	81.0%	★★★★☆
2013	71.3	138 of 527	73.8%	★★★★☆
2010	65.5	167 of 494	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.5	117 of 466	74.9%	★★★★☆
2008	70.9	117 of 462	74.7%	★★★★☆
2007	67.5	131 of 445	70.6%	★★★★☆
2006	68.9	114 of 420	72.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+55 vs state

Mathematics57%+16 vs state

Science54%+25 vs state

Social Studies52%+14 vs state

English Language Arts50%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bleckley Middle School	Public	6-8	590 Ga Highway 26 E	Cochran	31014	Bleckley County	Bleckley County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 934-7270	550	42	13.0	85.3%	371 (67.5%)	125 (22.7%)	27 (4.9%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	80.1	102^nd of 584 public middle schools	82.5%		75.1	124^th of 588 public middle schools	78.9%	22	100.0	51.4	42.9	53.5	48.6	53.4	68.6	54.1	52.4	$12,589	$821	$11,769
Pulaski County Middle School	Public	6-8	70 Red Devil Dr	Hawkinsville	31036	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 783-7215	288	21	13.8	100.0%	125 (43.4%)	114 (39.6%)	32 (11.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	34	383^rd of 584 public middle schools	34.4%		33.2	388^th of 588 public middle schools	34.0%	5		31.4	43.0	29.0	23.5	33.0	30.1	14.1	14.0	$12,522	$1,987	$10,535
Dodge County Middle School	Public	6-8	5911 Oak St	Eastman	31023	Dodge County	Dodge County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 374-6492	596	47	12.7	100.0%	313 (52.5%)	217 (36.4%)	33 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.9%)	30.4	407^th of 584 public middle schools	30.3%		26.9	431^st of 588 public middle schools	26.7%	24		35.0	25.1	28.4	24.9	25.1	33.2	18.5	16.4	$13,179	$1,116	$12,062
Bonaire Middle School	Public	6-8	125 Ga Highway 96 East	Bonaire	31005	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(478) 929-6235	1,151	73	15.8	40.3%	611 (53.1%)	292 (25.4%)	111 (9.6%)	20 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	115 (10.0%)	93.9	40^th of 584 public middle schools	93.2%		94.4	36^th of 588 public middle schools	93.9%	4	95.6	67.2	61.1	63.8	65.6	68.3	76.5	58.5	69.5	$11,636	$483	$11,154
Twiggs Middle School	Public	6-8	375 Watson Dr	Jeffersonville	31044	Twiggs County	Twiggs County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 945-3113	140	11	12.9	100.0%	41 (29.3%)	83 (59.3%)	9 (6.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.9%)	23.9	446^th of 584 public middle schools	23.6%		21.2	468^th of 588 public middle schools	20.4%	22		30.2	47.8	20.0	17.1	23.9	8.9	6.7	0.0	$18,934	$1,758	$17,177

Frequently Asked Questions about Bleckley Middle School

What high school do graduates of Bleckley Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bleckley Middle School usually go on to attend Bleckley County High School

What district is Bleckley Middle School in?

Bleckley County

Is Bleckley Middle School a good school?

Bleckley Middle School ranks 102^nd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bleckley Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 550 students attended Bleckley Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Bleckley Middle School?

Students at Bleckley Middle School are 67% White, 23% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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